North Street is in Shrewsbury and in Shrewsbury And Atcham district. SY1 2JH is located in the Castlefields and Ditherington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY1 2JN, SY1 2JQ, SY1 2JG, SY1 2JF, SY1 2LG, SY1 2JL, SY1 2JJ, SY1 2JW, SY1 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY1 2JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 52.5% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SY1 2JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 56.3% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 19.3% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 54.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 25.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SY1 2JH this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 8.1% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.8% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 86.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 353.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 519.4% higher than the Bagley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 North Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,250 | 2020-12-11 | £298,231 |
| 80 North Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-12-07 | £284,102 |
| 77 North Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-06-21 | £228,276 |
| 75 North Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2015-07-10 | £258,240 |
| 76 North Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,950 | 2014-12-19 | £251,519 |
SY1 2JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SY1 2JH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleham Primary School Greyfriars Road , SY3 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery Crowmere Road , SY2 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Longden Road , SY3 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meole Brace School Longden Road , SY3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's Convent School Belmont , SY1 1TE | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury High School 32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury School The Schools , SY3 7BA | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestfelde School London Road , SY2 6NZ | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weir Cafe | Weir Cafe Rear Of, Dorset Farm | 247 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Prison Restaurant | Former Prison, The Dana | 403 yd | |
| The Shrewsbury Ark | Rock And Fountain Inn, 32 Castle Foregate | 434 yd | |
| Bird And Beer | Unit 1, Chronicle House | 556 yd | |
| Iron And Fire | 13A Castle Gates, Shrewsbury | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Pheasant | 20 Severn Street, Shrewsbury | 150 yd | |
| The Buttermarket | Howard Street, Shrewsbury | 446 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 467 yd | |
| Press De Cuba@The Dolphin | 48 St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury | 467 yd | |
| Boujee Lounge | Regency Shrewsbury Limited, 13 Castle Foregate | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 46 New Park Road, Shrewsbury | 153 yd | |
| Hyper | 75 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 405 yd | |
| Peking Aroma | 74 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 405 yd | |
| Frydays Fish Bar / Tasty Pizza | 34 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 434 yd | |
| Pizza 1 Stop | 33 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Walk Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET | tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Shrewsbury) (Closed) 111-112 111-112 St. Michaels Street | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| St Michaels Recreation Ground BEDDOW CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Gay Meadow (Shrewsbury Town Fc) (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| The Wakeman School & Arts College (Closed) Abbey Foregate | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Frankwell Recreation Ground LONGNER STREET | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Body Image Health & Fitness (Closed) St. Marys Place | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Greenfields Recreation Ground FALSTAFF STREET | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING MONKMOOR RECREATION CENTRE BUILDING RACECOURSE CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Bodytech Health Club (Shrewsbury) 20A 20A MARDOL | health and fitness suite | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.